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Before I left, I had to decide about Viv, my 1955 VW Beetle. After much
agonising, I decided to send her to England, where I knew I could get a good
price. The harsh fact of the matter was ... I could not leave her here or take
her to France.
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| It was hard to bid adieu to Viv. She brought me home in the well under the little oval window as a newborn from Brisbane's Mater Hospital with three siblings jammed across the back seat and Mum and Dad in the front. |
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| She'd driven me safely on many roads, to many destinations, over many years. Goodbye old girl, you've served me well. |
A pity you had to let her go
ReplyDeleteWas there no way you could get her to France?
Unfortunately no, Simon. She is a right-hand drive and I just felt it would be awkward to have her here In France. Anyway, we needed a more modern car, and have bought a new Citroen. Viv would've been too expensive I believe to convert to left-hand drive and this would've ruined her authenticity, Trust me, it was a very hard decision. I had a long history with that wonderful old car. But she is going to a good home in the UK, and I have spoken to the VW enthusiast who bought her. I will get his address and follow up next time I am in England.
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